Mabel's Stratagem
Originally released in 1912. Mabel's Stratagem is a feature film. directed by Mack Sennett. At just 6 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Mabel Normand, Fred Mace, and Alice Davenport
Synopsis
Fred Mace plays a businessman with two secretaries. He gets playful with the second secretary, Mabel Normand. His wife, Alice Davenport walks in on him. He does some nice embarrassed husband pantomime. Davenport fires the two secretaries and tell Fred that he will only have male secretaries from now on. The next day, Mabel arrives in drag as a boy to apply for the job. The wife takes him into the next office and starts to make a pass at him.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 29, 1912
113 years ago
Runtime
0h 6m
6 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Keystone Film Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mabel's Stratagem about?
Fred Mace plays a businessman with two secretaries. He gets playful with the second secretary, Mabel Normand. His wife, Alice Davenport walks in on him. He does some nice embarrassed husband pantom...
Who directed Mabel's Stratagem?
Mabel's Stratagem was directed by Mack Sennett.
How long is Mabel's Stratagem?
Mabel's Stratagem has a runtime of 0 hours and 6 minutes (6 minutes total).
When was Mabel's Stratagem released?
Mabel's Stratagem was released on December 29, 1912 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Mabel's Stratagem?
The main cast of Mabel's Stratagem includes Mabel Normand, Fred Mace, Alice Davenport.